Lasagne

The ultimate homemade lasagne made with beef and pork ragu, fresh pasta, Italian mozzarella, and creamy béchamel sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1021.4 kcals 6128.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 44.8 grams 268.5 grams
Fat 64.1 grams 384.8 grams
Protein 55.4 grams 332.2 grams
Cook Time
195 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
1
l
Whole Milk
for bechamel
50
g
Butter
for roux
375
g
Mozzarella
cut into small cubes
1
handful
Parmesan
grated
2
tbsp
Butter
for dotting the top
GrainsCereals
14
sheet
Lasagne Pasta
fresh sheets
Liquids
750
ml
Red Wine
one bottle
200
ml
Meat
700
g
340
g
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
peeled and crushed
1
sprig
Rosemary
fresh
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
2
piece
1
pinch
Nutmeg
freshly grated
OilsFats
4
tbsp
Olive Oil
for the ragu
Vegetables
4
stalk
Celery
finely chopped
2
piece
Carrot
finely chopped
1
piece
Onion
medium, finely chopped
800
g
Tomato
canned, roughly chopped
0.25
piece
Onion
for bechamel infusing

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Fry celery, carrots, and onion in olive oil for 15 minutes until softened, then add garlic and rosemary for 2 minutes.
  • Add beef and pork mince and cook until the meat liquid is fully absorbed.
  • Pour in 400ml of red wine and cook for 45 minutes until evaporated.
  • Add tomatoes and stock, then simmer uncovered for two hours, seasoning to taste.
  • Infuse milk with bay leaves, onion, and nutmeg by bringing it gently to a boil.
  • Melt 50g butter in a pan, whisk in flour for 2 minutes, then gradually incorporate the infused milk to form a sauce.
  • Blanch pasta sheets in salted boiling water for 3 minutes.
  • Layer béchamel, pasta, mozzarella, parmesan, pepper, and ragu in a dish three times.
  • Dot the top with 2 tablespoons of butter and bake for 30 minutes until golden-brown.